volary

vo·la·ry

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [voh-luh-ree, vol-uh-]
- /ˈvoʊ lə ri, ˈvɒl ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [voh-luh-ree, vol-uh-]
- /ˈvoʊ lə ri, ˈvɒl ə-/

Definitions of volary word

noun plural volary a large cage for confining birds; aviary. 1
noun plural volary the birds in such a cage. 1
noun plural volary a flight or flock of birds. 1
noun volary a large bird enclosure 0

See all 4 definitions of volary

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Origin of volary

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

1620-30; < Latin vol(āre) to fly + -ary

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Parts of speech for Volary

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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volary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for volary

noun volary

aviary — An aviary is a large cage or covered area in which birds are kept.
birdhouse — a small shelter or box for birds to nest in
columbary — a dovecote

All 3 Synonyms of volary